Titus 1:9
Context1:9 He must hold firmly to the faithful message as it has been taught, 1 so that he will be able to give exhortation in such healthy teaching 2 and correct those who speak against it.
Titus 3:8
ContextSummary of the Letter
3:8 This saying 3 is trustworthy, and I want you to insist on such truths, 4 so that those who have placed their faith in God may be intent on engaging in good works. These things are good and beneficial for all people.
1 tn Grk “the faithful message in accordance with the teaching” (referring to apostolic teaching).
2 tn Grk “the healthy teaching” (referring to what was just mentioned).
3 sn This saying (Grk “the saying”) refers to the preceding citation (Titus 3:4-7). See 1 Tim 1:15; 3:1; 4:9; 2 Tim 2:11 for other occurrences of this phrase.
4 tn Grk “concerning these things.”